Old Leatherstocking Death and the Lady
Banjo Heritage I learned Death and the Lady (Roud 1031) from a recording of Norma Waterson Martin Carthy. It s earliest entry in The Roud Folk Song Index is 1778. As I walked out one winter day I met a man along the way His head was bald his beard was grey His clothing made of the cold red clay (x2) I said old man what happened to you What country did you belong unto My name is Death I ve come for thee All kings and princes bow down to me (x2) I ll give you gold I ll give you pearls I ll give you a fine silk robe to wear If You will grant me one season more To give me some time my life to amend (x2) I want no gold I want no pearls I want no fine silk robe to wear I cannot grant you one season more Nor give you some time your life to amend (x2) Three days later that lady died Carve this upon my tomb she cried As I am now you ll be one day Your
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